The Retail Buyer reports to the Commercial Manager. The Buyer is responsible for observing and monitoring the delivery of material to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications, while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include assisting with daily production operations, as well as receiving and stockpiling of materials and products. The Buyer should possess knowledge of non-ferrous scrap metal, production processes, and other techniques required for maximizing the receipt and transfer of quality product.

This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Essential Functions

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Business Practices

• Inspect shipments of scrap metal received via container or dumpster, or ship to ensure material meets specifications.
• Correctly identify and record inspection data such as weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal including photos.
• Notify operations and commercial supervisors of problems and assist in recommending remedial procedures to correct violations or issues encountered during inspection.
• Collaborate with commercial department concerning quality and consistency of customer deliveries.
• Direct the unloading of vehicles delivering scrap to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow within the facility.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned, including operating forklift and steer loaders.

Physical Activities Required To Perform Essential Functions

Ability to: sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arm's length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as the Retail Buyer will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work and documentation. Mental dexterity needed as the Retail Buyer will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clifton, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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